Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to a report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Palatine Road near Windsor Drive in Arlington Heights.
Four Wazers reported fire vehicles in the area, two Wazers reported police in the area, and one Wazer reported a crash.
One Wazer also reported heavy snow at Rand Road and Palatine Road.
Palatine Road was significantly congested between Kennicott and Schoenbeck.
Snow Freezing Fog and 26°F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (Chicago Executive Airport) … Winds were North at 16.1 gusting to 33.4 MPH. The pressure was 29.71 and the humidity was 92%. The Wind Chill was 14°F 7:52 am CST on Jan 14 2026 (NWS Chicago).
The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.
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